Associate Department Head, Accounting

Wake Tech; Raleigh, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Wake Tech in Raleigh, NC seeks a program administrator to coordinate accounting instruction across campuses. You will support the Department Head in recruiting, onboarding, scheduling, and supervising adjunct and full-time faculty to ensure instructional quality and alignment with college policies.

The role includes oversight of departmental supplies, curriculum development, student enrollment activities, and reporting on program outcomes.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in accounting or related with 18 graduate hours in accounting.
• One-year post-secondary teaching experience in accounting.
• Demonstrated supervisory and/or leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Department Head in recruiting, hiring, and supervising adjunct faculty.
• Assist in scheduling classes and creating faculty schedules.
• Oversee curriculum development and alignment with program goals.
• Monitor enrollment trends and maintain enrollment records.
• Coordinate supplies, textbooks, equipment, and instructional resources.
• Support faculty professional development and advising initiatives.
• Participate in policy development and division projects as assigned.
• Ensure course syllabi comply with college policies and requirements.

Skills

MS Office

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Leadership

Professional development

Record keeping

Technology adaptation

Education

Master's degree in accounting

18 graduate accounting hours

Job description

This position supports the coordination and administration of instructional and academic activities within the department. The position supports the Department Head in the recruitment, selection, onboarding, scheduling, supervision, and performance oversight of adjunct faculty to ensure instructional quality and adherence to departmental and institutional expectations. The position also supports the Department Head in overseeing departmental supplies, equipment, and facilities across multiple campuses, ensuring resources are effectively managed and maintained to support instructional operations.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary functions herein described.

• Responsible for keeping the Division Dean and Department Head informed of the operation of the supervisory unit, as applicable
• Assists Department Head in scheduling classes and creating faculty schedules, as assigned
• Assists Department Head in hiring, evaluating, and supervising adjunct faculty, as assigned
• Assists Department Head with addressing and resolving faculty and student concerns and issues
• Provides effective instruction for course(s), as assigned

Supports the Department Head in the recruitment, hiring, supervision, and performance management of full-time faculty, including classroom observations, evaluations, mentoring, professional development, and corrective action.

Collaborates with the Department Head on curriculum and course development, ensuring alignment with program, departmental, and institutional goals.
Projects departmental staffing and resource needs and coordinates the timely acquisition of faculty, textbooks, supplies, equipment, and other instructional resources.

Supports and promotes faculty professional development and growth through mentoring, resource identification, and opportunities for continued learning.

Assists students with degree requirement override requests, ensuring requests are reviewed and processed in accordance with institutional policies and degree requirements.

Contributes to departmental enrollment growth and student recruitment efforts by maintaining accurate enrollment records, collecting and analyzing enrollment trends, ensuring the accuracy of catalog, website, and promotional materials, and promoting departmental courses and programs.

Assists the Department Head with the collection, analysis, and reporting of program learning outcomes and assessment data to support institutional effectiveness and program improvement.

Collaborate with the Department Head to facilitate professional development, evaluate and interpret departmental data, lead advising initiatives, and assist with other administrative functions as needed.
Ensures departmental course syllabi comply with current college, division, and department policies, procedures, and requirements.

Serves as a collaborative member of the divisional management team, contributing to policy development and leading divisional projects, initiatives, or committees as assigned.

Assists in planning, coordinating, and facilitating department meetings, including supporting agendas, communication, and follow-up activities.

Supports faculty in implementing college initiatives and requirements, including ADA accessibility compliance, instructional technology, grant activities, and Applied Benchmarking projects.

Participates in college open houses, campus events, and student recruitment initiatives to attract and retain prospective Accounting students.

Collaborates with the Department Head to strengthen program visibility, partnerships, and community engagement through strategic outreach to employers, high school Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, and industry partners in the Accounting field.

Supports the Accounting Club and other student engagement activities to promote student involvement, leadership development, and connection to the Accounting program.

Serves as the Accounting program's designated Work-Based Learning Coordinator, facilitating student placement opportunities and serving as a liaison among students, faculty, employers, and industry partners.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Proficient with MS Office products including MS Word and Excel
• Excellent interpersonal skills and strong verbal and written communication skills
• Exhibits strong leadership skills
• Evidence of ongoing professional development and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of advances in the field
• Able to maintain records accurately and be able to meet deadlines consistently
• Able to perform normal duties with minimal supervision
• Able to stay current with technology relating to course instruction

Requirements:

• Master's degree in accounting or a master's degree with 18 graduate hours in accounting.
• One-year post-secondary teaching experience in accounting
• Demonstrated supervisory and/or leadership skills

Preferences:

• Prior supervisory experience in a post-secondary academic setting
• Community college teaching experience
• Demonstrated participation and involvement in college-wide initiatives
• Experience addressing technology and ADA accessibility issues